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WJ09 ZXP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,478 mi
Last recorded150,478 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 150,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 142,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 128,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in tyre / 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,875 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 56,620 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WJ09 ZXP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ09 ZXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ09 ZXP registered?

WJ09 ZXP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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